US Bridges

US 54 E over Starks CR

Fair

Hickory County, Missouri · S 24 T 37 N R 21 W · Structure no. 5663

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,912
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 54 E over Starks CR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 54 E over Starks CR in Hickory County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,912 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,096 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 54 E
CrossesStarks CR
LocationS 24 T 37 N R 21 W
RouteU.S. Route 54
CountyHickory County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.94075, -93.19647
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,912 (2024)
Projected traffic5,096 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$514,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 54 E over Starks CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 54 E over Starks CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US 54 E over Starks CR carry?

About 2,912 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 54 E over Starks CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 54 E over Starks CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.